Journal — Gustavo Almeida

Cover storyN° 25

Living in MilanOctober 14, 2026

The porter's lodge, the service you do not see but feel

Parcels, keys, security, discretion. In Milanese palazzi the porter is a historic figure that many buildings have given up. Those seeking a prime home, however, put it among their priorities.

by Gustavo Almeida

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N° 24MarketOctober 6, 2026
Super-prime in Milan is outpacing the rest
In the first half of 2026 asking prices for prime homes rose by 3.4%, those above €5 million by 4.2%. The Quadrilatero leads, with demand largely international.
2 min
N° 23NeighbourhoodsSeptember 29, 2026
CityLife and via Senofonte: the most expensive street in Italy
Where the old trade fair once stood there are now three towers, a park and residences by Zaha Hadid and Daniel Libeskind. One of the district's streets tops Italy's asking-price ranking. What it really means.
2 min
N° 22NeighbourhoodsSeptember 8, 2026
San Siro: the district beyond the stadium
The stadium has been sold to Inter and Milan, and the new arena project is moving forward. What it means for a district that is much more than the Meazza: Liberty villas, the racecourse, greenery, the metro.
3 min
N° 21MarketAugust 26, 2026
September, the right season: how to prepare a home for sale
After the summer Milan starts again, and the market with it. Documents, small works, photographs, price: what to do in the last weeks of August to arrive ready.
2 min
N° 20ArchitectureAugust 5, 2026
Silence as luxury
In a city that never stops, quiet is a home's rarest quality. Where it comes from, how to recognise it during a viewing and what can be done to improve it.
2 min
N° 19WealthJuly 22, 2026
Short-term rentals in 2026: the rules and the numbers, without illusions
Flat tax at 21 or 26 per cent, a mandatory identification code, business activity from the third apartment. What changed this year, and when short lets really pay in Milan.
2 min
N° 18NeighbourhoodsJuly 7, 2026
Brera, the district that cannot be repeated
The Pinacoteca, the Botanical Garden, the cobbled streets, the hidden courtyards. Why Brera remains Milan's most desired district, and what to know before looking for a home there.
2 min
N° 17MarketJune 23, 2026
The ECB raises rates: what changes for home buyers
On 11 June the European Central Bank raised rates by a quarter point, the first time since 2023. What effect it will have on mortgages, and why it matters less than it seems for Milan's prime market.
2 min
N° 16ArchitectureJune 9, 2026
Terraces and penthouses: the value of the sky in Milan
In a dense city, outdoor space is worth more than its square metres. How a terrace is measured, what can and cannot be done, and why penthouses are Milan's most contested homes.
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